Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications

Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications

Alcohol Anti-Craving MedicationsDr Thileepan Naren
Published on: 12/04/2025

The aim of anti-craving medications in alcohol use disorder is to prevent relapse or decrease cravings for alcohol. They are typically prescribed for relapse prevention once acute alcohol withdrawal is over and the best evidence favours the co-prescribing of anti-craving medications with behavioural modification therapies.

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Overcoming Stigma

Overcoming Stigma

Overcoming StigmaDr Thileepan Naren
Published on: 12/04/2025

Explore the challenges and solutions in treating substance use disorders, from opioid substitution therapy to real-time prescription monitoring. Learn how to address stigma and enhance patient care.

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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

Understanding Alcohol Use DisorderDr Thileepan Naren
Published on: 12/04/2025

Learn to define alcohol use disorder and its severity, discover screening tests, interventions, and the impactful FRAMES model for brief interventions.

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Home Residential Withdrawal

Home Residential Withdrawal

Home Residential WithdrawalDr Thileepan Naren
Published on: 12/04/2025

Discover the key factors for safe home-based alcohol withdrawal, including environment, patient criteria, protocols, and safeguards to prevent complications. Ensure successful outpatient management.

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